The old Abercarn Police Station is being sold at auction tomorrow.The former police station, at Prices Court, Gwyddon Road, is listed with a ‘nominal’ guide price with Paul Fosh Auctions of Newport.Paul…
Author: Richard Gurner
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni RE teacher suspended for 18 months over Facebook messages
An RE teacher from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni has been suspended for 18 months after sending “inappropriate” Facebook messages to a pupil.At a hearing of the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW)…
Litter around Caerphilly Castle on the increase
Community Safety Wardens are increasing their patrols around Caerphilly Castle moat to catch anglers leaving litter.Over recent weeks, caste staff have noticed a small minority of those using the castle moat for…
Warren Gatland named UK coach of the year
Warren Gatland has been named UK Coach of the Year and High-Performance Coach of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards 2013.The Wales head coach, who led the British and Irish Lions…
Aberbargoed taxi driver prosecuted
An Aberbargoed taxi driver has been prosecuted for driving while suspended.Wendy Faulkner, age 47, from Dyffryn Street in Aberbargoed, was suspended from driving taxis due to a medical condition.However, she was taken…
Welsh Water promises bill increases to be kept 1% below inflation until 2020
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has said it will keep increases to bills below the rate inflation for the next six years.The Nelson-based not-for-profit company has published a business plan, spanning 2015 to…
Bid to ban payday loans from Caerphilly Council-owned computers
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Plaid Cymru group has tabled a motion calling on access to all payday loan sites to be blocked from council-owned computers.The move comes four months after the Party…
Cwmcarn High School gets ready to reopen fully after asbestos scare
A large section of a school which was forced to close last year after asbestos was found has been cleared of the substance.The keys to Cwmcarn High School’s Performing Arts Centre have…
Official reopening for former St Ilan School
A comprehensive school, closed since 2007, has been officially reopened as a Welsh-language school.Pupils, staff and guests gathered on November 22 for the opening of the new Y Gwyndy – Ysgol Gyfun…
Appeal after first pictures of new baby stolen from Pontllanfraith home
A young family’s first pictures of their newborn baby boy have been stolen by heartless thievesNew mum Jade Woodward, 24, (pictured above) was asleep upstairs with her partner and four-week-old son while…